Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

Bernhard Law Firm secured a complete victory for four clients targeted in a complex Florida proceedings supplementary action arising from nearly $30 million in underlying judgments. After approximately two years of litigation spanning state and federal courts and involving multi-state judgment-enforcement and fraudulent-transfer issues, the firm successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of all claims against its four clients. The result highlights the importance of aggressive, strategic defense when judgment creditors attempt to pursue third parties in proceedings supplementary.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

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Bernhard Law Firm Wins Judgment in International Construction Fraud and FDUTPA Case, Recovering Justice for Consumer Victim

Bernhard Law Firm secured a significant summary judgment victory for a client who lost a $100,000 construction deposit after being induced by deceptive representations involving a residential renovation project. The Court found the defendants liable under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and unjust enrichment after undisputed evidence showed they performed no construction work, delivered no goods, and wrongfully retained the funds. This case highlights our firm’s experience handling complex international fraud, construction fraud, contractor disputes, and consumer protection litigation throughout Florida.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Judgment in International Construction Fraud and FDUTPA Case, Recovering Justice for Consumer Victim

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Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Summary Judgment in Complex International Banking and Commercial Fraud Litigation

Bernhard Law Firm successfully obtained complete summary judgment for two clients in a highly contested international commercial fraud and banking dispute. After being retained as replacement counsel years into the litigation, the firm rebuilt the defense from the ground up, uncovered critical evidence across multiple countries, and secured dismissal of all claims in a complex case involving an international standby letter of credit, commercial real estate transaction, and allegations of fraud.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Summary Judgment in Complex International Banking and Commercial Fraud Litigation

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Litigating Costa Rica Investment Disputes in Florida: A Guide for Investors and Businesses

Can You Litigate a Costa Rica Investment Dispute in Florida?

Many investors assume that disputes involving Costa Rica real estate or business ventures must be resolved in Costa Rica. In reality, Florida courts may provide a forum when the investment has meaningful Florida connections.

Costa Rica investment disputes frequently involve Florida investors, Florida entities, negotiations conducted in Florida, funds transferred through Florida accounts, or business decisions made from Florida. These cases can arise from resort developments, hospitality projects, private lending arrangements, agricultural ventures, and cross-border joint ventures.

When those Florida connections exist, investors may be able to pursue claims in Florida for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and equitable remedies—even where the underlying property is located abroad.

The critical question is often not where the asset sits, but where the transaction was structured, marketed, managed, and performed.… Read More Litigating Costa Rica Investment Disputes in Florida: A Guide for Investors and Businesses

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Enforcing International Judgments in Florida—and Defending Against Them

Enforcing foreign judgments in Florida requires navigating two distinct legal frameworks—one for sister-state judgments under the Florida Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (FEFJA) and another for international judgments under Florida’s Recognition Act. While Florida courts generally favor enforcement, particularly under full faith and credit principles, judgment debtors have meaningful defenses, including lack of jurisdiction, due process violations, and statute of limitations challenges. Acting quickly—whether enforcing or defending—is often decisive in determining the outcome.… Read More Enforcing International Judgments in Florida—and Defending Against Them

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Bernhard Law Firm Wins Sanctions and Dismissal in Florida Fraud Case After Willful Discovery Abuse

Bernhard Law Firm PLLC secured a decisive win in a Florida fraud case after the Court granted sanctions and dismissed the plaintiff’s claims for willful discovery abuse. Following nearly a year of obstruction—including refusal to appear for court-ordered depositions and failure to produce documents—the Court found that the plaintiff’s conduct violated discovery rules and prejudiced the defense. The ruling reinforces the firm’s ability, featured on FraudLawyersFlorida.com, in defending fraud claims and holding opposing parties accountable when litigation is pursued in bad faith.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Sanctions and Dismissal in Florida Fraud Case After Willful Discovery Abuse

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Miami Investment Fraud: Common Legal Claims and How Investors Can Recover Losses in Florida

Miami investors lose millions each year to Ponzi schemes, broker misconduct, unregistered securities, and real estate investment fraud. Under Florida securities laws, investors may have legal options to recover losses caused by misrepresentation, unlawful sales practices, or fiduciary breaches. An experienced Miami investment fraud attorney can evaluate whether Florida Statutes Chapter 517 or FINRA rules apply and help pursue recovery through arbitration or litigation before critical deadlines expire.… Read More Miami Investment Fraud: Common Legal Claims and How Investors Can Recover Losses in Florida

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Bernhard Law Firm Secures Florida Supreme Court Victory — Court Denies Appellants’ Motion for Relief, Confirms Dismissal of Untimely Appeal

Bernhard Law Firm won before the Florida Supreme Court, which denied appellants’ motion for relief from dismissal. The Court agreed that appellants’ filings were untimely and jurisdictionally barred, reaffirming that the 30-day deadline to seek review runs from the appellate opinion’s rendition—not the clerk’s mandate—leaving the appeal dismissed with finality.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Secures Florida Supreme Court Victory — Court Denies Appellants’ Motion for Relief, Confirms Dismissal of Untimely Appeal

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Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Favor of Our Client – Timeliness of Appeal Notice Proves Critical

The Florida Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against our client, despite a certified conflict from the District Court of Appeal. The dismissal highlights the critical importance of complying with the 30-day deadline under Rule 9.120(b) to invoke the Court’s discretionary jurisdiction—failure to do so can result in automatic dismissal, regardless of the merits.… Read More Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Favor of Our Client – Timeliness of Appeal Notice Proves Critical

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